Saransh Jain, 33, Named in India's Test Squad for Sri Lanka Series
India’s 33‑year‑old off‑spinning all‑rounder Saransh Jain has been included in the 15‑member squad for the two‑Test series against Sri Lanka, stepping in for the injured Washington Sundar. His selection follows strong performances in the Ranji Trophy season and on the recent India A tour of Sri Lanka, and he could become the first player since Robin Singh to debut for India after the age of 33.
Jain, who hails from Madhya Pradesh, highlighted his admiration for spin legends Harbhajan Singh and Ravichandran Ashwin, noting that Singh gave him personal advice at a BCCI Centre of Excellence camp. He also described his father, former MP off‑spinner Subodh Jain, as his ultimate idol and source of support throughout his career. In the 2025‑26 domestic season he recorded eight wickets and a first‑innings century in the Duleep Trophy final, bringing his first‑class record to 2,223 runs at 31.75 and 188 wickets at 27.30.
Entities: Harbhajan Singh · India national cricket team · Ravichandran Ashwin · Saransh Jain · Sri Lanka cricket team · Subodh Jain · Washington Sundar
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Jain took eight wickets and scored a first‑innings century in the Duleep Trophy final last year. (Second article)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Jain cites Harbhajan Singh and Ravichandran Ashwin as his cricketing idols. (Both articles)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Jain's father, Subodh Jain, former Madhya Pradesh off‑spinner, is his ultimate idol. (Second article)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] If selected, Jain could become the first player since Robin Singh to debut for India after age 33. (Second article)
- [● 2 SOURCES] He was selected as a replacement for the injured off‑spinner Washington Sundar. (Both articles)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] He has 2,223 runs at an average of 31.75 and 188 wickets at 27.30 in first‑class cricket. (Second article)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Saransh Jain, aged 33, was named in India's Test squad for the two-match series against Sri Lanka. (Both articles)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Harbhajan Singh gave Jain motivational advice at the BCCI Centre of Excellence. (First article)